The brand new Cuchillo at 261 Powell St. saw its neon sign installed last night. Looking spooky but good.
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The brand new Cuchillo at 261 Powell St. saw its neon sign installed last night. Looking spooky but good.
Very poor taste given the history of the hood. Here is one long term resident’s take on how new restaurants step on toes. I would have tried this place, but now no. In the rush to out hip everyone else they do not consider the context of the hood. Example by co-opting the name Pidgin, a name that stood at the core of the community, was insulting for many.
The skull sign is a poor choice given many of us remember the missing women’s era and the killings take have taken place at bars down here. Using death symbols for a money making hip-factor is very poor taste.
It just seems that many nouveau hipsters like the DTES and Gastown because of the edgy image they perceive about the area. A Disneyland version of gangland and naughty for kits kids wanting to slum it.
That being said, It is their right to put up the sign. I just wish they would take the time to better understand the community and know its history.
Can always count on the DTES NIMBY welcoming committee to give a thorough review of new businesses in the area and how their design is some affront to humanity. And if you travel a bit you’ll learn that skulls and skeletons aren’t “death symbols” in all cultures.
There is also a butcher shop next door that sells pork products,and we know what that connection is. Should they be asked to refrain from doing so?
14 dollar fucking tacos